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(Marshall, Arkansas) The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is partnering with the U.S. Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to offer the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Buffalo River Wellness Mission and will provide no-cost medical services to the community from July 16th-24th, 2026. So, what does this mean for the community, and how does it impact you? The IRT mission will be led by the Air Force Reser

The North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE) would like to invite you to join prevention professionals, educators, counselors, healthcare providers, students, parents, and community leaders from across Arkansas for the 2026 Region 2 Prevention Conference on July 28th, at The Sheid at ASUMH. Learn practical strategies you can take back to your workplace, school, and community through dynamic sessions, expert presenters, and a Youth Prevention Coalition Panel. P

The North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education, the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, Seed Digging Wellness Center, and Martin Burns Counseling Communities, Inc. are partnering to bring a Community Support Workshop to North Arkansas. Join us on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UofA–Northark JPH Conference Center in Harrison. This free event features expert-led sessions on positive parenting, suicide prevention, substance misuse awarenes

The North Arkansas Partnership for Health Education (NAPHE) team would like to invite interested students in grades 7-12 across our region to participate in the upcoming Behavioral Health Academy scheduled for June 11, 2026, on South Campus at North Arkansas College in Harrison. This exciting event will feature professional panels, career exploration simulations and several interactive experiences designed to increase awareness of behavioral health career pathways. All NAPHE

(Yellville, Arkansas) The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD), in partnership with the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), hosted a successful regional grant workshop this past April. NWAEDD brought together community leaders from Baxter, Marion, and Searcy counties to learn more about the wide range of grant programs available through DRA. Education and outreach are foundational to the success of DRA’s programs, and it is our hope that training like this wi

Harrison, Arkansas -The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) hosted its annual Park Grant Workshop, bringing together city, county, and community leaders from across the area to explore new opportunities for improving outdoor recreation, expanding park amenities, and strengthening local trail systems. NWAEDD partnered with Harrison Parks & Recreation to host the event in the Arvest Room at the Creekside Community Center. The workshop centered on helping

The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) has contributed $7,500 to North Arkansas College to provide lunches for high school students enrolled in programs at the Northark Technical Center (NTC). NTC offers area high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while receiving hands-on training in high-demand technical fields, including welding, robotics and manufacturing, healthcare, HVAC, and other skilled trades. These programs are offered at

Fire Station Expansion Strengthens Emergency Services and Marks First Phase of Long-Term Growth Marshall, AR — The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) joins the City of Marshall in celebrating the successful expansion of the Marshall Fire Station, a project designed to support the department’s growing emergency response needs and enhance public safety for residents of Marshall. Thanks to an $87,989 grant secured in 2025 from the Arkansas Economic Develop

( Huntsville, Arkansas ) What started as a shared vision has become a place where families gather, kids play, and the community comes to life in a whole new way. Located in the heart of Huntsville, College Street Park has served as a central gathering place, just steps away from the local senior center, library, and school. The convenient location has made it a natural hub for residents of all ages, and now, thanks to recent improvements, it’s even more inviting. The park w

Huntsville, Arkansas — The City of Huntsville recently completed a worthy public safety project made possible through a $98,726 grant from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services. The project strengthened the Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team, the only team of its kind in Madison County. The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) proudly partnered with the City throughout this effort, assisting

Harrison, Ark. (Oct. 16, 2025) – The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is honored to announce it has received a generous $6,000 contribution from Arvest Bank’s 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event, held Sept. 13 at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Mountain Home, raised a total of $18,000 to benefit three nonprofit organizations serving Boone, Baxter, and Marion counties. This donation will directly support NWAEDD’s Workforce Development Program, whic

Harrison, AR (July 2025)— The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to announce that it assisted the Boone County Sheriff’s Department in successfully securing a $75,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. The grant funded the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit patrol vehicle, including a complete upfit package and an M500 in-car video system. “We’re grateful to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety for this critical fu

WIOA participant Nikita Fletcher has been accepted to the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC and will begin classes in August...

Here is to another WIOA success story that is so inspiring! Sabrina is a single Mom to three. She took her first steps to further her career and better the lives of her family back in 2015 when she enrolled in the Business Administration/Emphasis in Management training program through WIOA. She also applied with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services who assisted her in getting her bachelor’s degree. Sabrina stayed focused, and she showed great dedication to taking the steps n

These three young men, left to right, Lane Rogers (Adult), Brendan Casey (Adult) and Noah McSpadden (DLW) all started their college path...

Mark Knepp was ready to embark on a new chapter in his life. First, he would need to overcome several barriers. Mark had a criminal...

Carol Burgess experienced a lay off right before the pandemic started in March 2020. While filing for her unemployment benefits at the...

Parmelee Homestead Creations is a small family business, based in Bella Vista, that sells jam, jelly, sauce, and salsas. The business is...

Searcy County, AR (March 2023) Searcy County Judge Tony Horton had the privilege of traveling to Little Rock on March 3, 2023 to accept a...

Harrison, AR (Sept. 10, 2024) – In August, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services awarded $344,728.69...